Woolton pie or Lord Woolton pie, was a substitute for meat pies filled with seasonal vegetables and topped with potato or wheatmeal pastry. Created by Francois Latry, the head chef at the Savoy Hotel in London in 1941, it was named after the then Minister of Food, the 1st Earl […]
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Ginger Biscuits
Whatever you want to call it, a ginger nut, ginger snap or ginger biscuit, make a cup of tea, relax and enjoy a couple of these moreish treats.
Thai-style Duck Stir-fry with Lime
One of my favourite duck recipes, this Thai stir-fry with lime is ready in just 20 minutes. Replace with chicken, if you prefer.
How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar UK
Apple cider vinegar also known as ACV is one of those things I would never be without in my kitchen. Good apple cider vinegar can be quite expensive but using left over apples or scraps means you only pay for the sugar! In addition to the great flavour, apple cider […]
Spanish Fish Parcels
I’m always on the lookout for simple but inspiring recipes for fish. I recently found this recipe for bream cooked in a parcel with a selection of Spanish style ingredients by Angela Boggiano, it’s simple, low calorie but very tasty and I highly recommend it.
How to Pickle Chillies
Pickled chillies are tangy, sweet, and spicy; perfect for topping a salty pizza or chopping into a creamy coleslaw to add brightness. The leftover chilli-infused brine can also be used as a base for a spicy vinaigrette, so nothing goes to waste!
How to Sterilise Pickling Jars
Why would you want to sterilise jars for all your lovely preserves and pickles? Because a clean sterilised jar is essential to the success and longevity of the jams and preserves you spend a lot of time making. Sterilising is a crucial part of safeguarding to remove any bacteria, yeasts, […]
How to Pickle Eggs
I get about nine or ten eggs a day from my small flock of chickens which I keep on my allotment. Fresh eggs from free-range hens have lovely golden yolks and are ideal for making pickled eggs.
How To Pickle Beetroot
Famed โ and occasionally feared โ for its antioxidant-rich deep purple hue โ this versatile root veg has long been a British favourite, with its sweet and earthy flavour a staple of many a childhood dinner. Long-lasting, fantastic for leftovers and offering a ton of health benefits, in recent times […]
Roast Leg of Lamb
Nothing beats a roast leg of lamb, properly cooked, blushing pink in the centre for an epic Sunday dinner.